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Vietnam adjusts SEA Games volleyball target amid key player absence

With top scorer Bich Tuyen not called up, officials shift focus from historic triumph to realistic achievement.

U22 Vietnam arrives in Thailand with gold medal ambitions at SEA Games 33

U22 Vietnam has officially landed in Bangkok to begin their campaign at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, aiming to reclaim the gold medal in men’s football.

U17 Vietnam shines as 16 teams qualify for 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup

The 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers have concluded, with seven group winners securing their spots at the finals in Saudi Arabia. Among them, China and Vietnam stood out with dominant performances.

Vietnamese volleyball stars blaze in Japan ahead of SEA Games call-up

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy and Tran Thi Bich Thuy delivered stellar performances in the 2025/26 Japan Volleyball League just before heading back to Vietnam to prepare for the 33rd SEA Games.

Vietnam’s volleyball prodigy, 16, steps up for SEA Games spotlight

Bui Thi Anh Thao, just 16 years old, is turning heads in the world of Vietnamese women's volleyball as she prepares to take on the SEA Games stage, stepping into the shoes of national team veterans like Bich Tuyen and Thanh Thuy.

Official uniforms for SEA Games 33 delegation revealed

The official uniforms of the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) were unveiled at a ceremony held on November 29 in Hanoi.

Coach Kim finalizes U22 Vietnam squad, notable absentees spark surprise

Coach Kim Sang Sik has taken many by surprise with his final selection of the U22 Vietnam squad for the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.

SEA Games 33: Vietnamese broadcasters unite to deliver full live coverage

The 33rd Southeast Asian Games, hosted by Thailand, will be broadcast live across Vietnam as multiple national television networks secure transmission rights and deploy teams for full coverage.

Lessons from the past: Vietnam must respect SEA Games challenges

Head coach Kim Sang Sik and his U22 Vietnam squad are brimming with confidence ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, aiming squarely for the gold medal in men’s football. Yet history suggests this tournament remains as unpredictable as ever.

Coach Kim Sang Sik: U22 Vietnam ready to claim SEA Games gold

Coach Kim Sang Sik has affirmed that U22 Vietnam is fully prepared to compete for the men's football gold medal at the upcoming SEA Games 33 in Thailand.

Vietnamese PM urges SEA Games 33 athletes to embody national spirit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on every member of the Vietnamese delegation to SEA Games 33 to act as “cultural ambassadors,” promoting the nation’s image of kindness, harmony, intellect, and civility.

Vietnam U17 rout Macau to set up final showdown with Malaysia

With a commanding 4-0 win over Macau, Vietnam U17 reclaim the top of Group C and prepare for a decisive clash with Malaysia.

Vietnam to send over 1,000-strong delegation to SEA Games 33

Vietnam gears up for SEA Games 33 with an ambitious target of 80–100 gold medals and over 1,000 team members.

Vietnam U22 changes match schedule and venue for SEA Games 33

Vietnam’s U22 men’s football team will play their SEA Games 33 group matches in Bangkok instead of Songkhla, following major flooding in southern Thailand.

Tempers flare as CAHN and Beijing Guoan reignite tensions in AFC match

Despite being fined $5,000 by the AFC, CAHN (Hanoi Police) and Beijing Guoan players once again engaged in a heated altercation during their AFC Champions League Two clash.

Vietnam U22: SEA Games gold is just the beginning

Vietnam U22 is the top contender for SEA Games gold, but Coach Kim eyes success beyond the region.

SEA Games 33 rocked by Cambodia’s sudden exit from men’s football

Cambodia’s national sports delegation has officially withdrawn from eight sports at the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Thailand, including the men’s football competition.

Coach Roland praises U17 Vietnam after 22 goals and 3 straight wins

Coach Cristiano Roland had high praise for the U17 Vietnam team after their 2-0 win over U17 Hong Kong, which secured their position at the top of Group C in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers.

A night of endurance and beauty: Nearly 10,000 runners light up Hanoi

In the stillness of midnight, nearly 10,000 athletes embark on a journey through Hanoi’s iconic landmarks in the 5th edition of the VMHM night run.

Southeast Asia's rising stars dazzle at AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers

Southeast Asia’s youth football teams made a spectacular entrance into the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, with Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos and Myanmar all securing emphatic victories in their opening matches.